Question 290031
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Assuming the problem is to solve the equation...
{{{m^2+(11/3)m=-2}}}
Since equations are generally easier to work with when there are no fractions, we'll start by eliminating the fraction (by multiplying both sides by 3):
{{{3m^2+11m=-6}}}
Next we want one side to be zero. So we'll add 6 to each side:
{{{3m^2+11m +6 = 0}}}
Next we factor it. (If it doesn't factor, use the Quadratic Formula.)
{3m + 2)(m + 3) = 0
By the Zero Product Property we know that this product is zero only if one of the factors is zero. So:
3m+2 = 0 or m+3 = 0
Solving each of these we get:
m = -2/3 or m = -3